![5G coverage in populated areas nationwide now 81.7 per cent - Teo 5G coverage in populated areas nationwide now 81.7 per cent - Teo](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-03/51710826510_tbTeoNieChing.jpg)
5G coverage in populated areas nationwide now 81.7 per cent - Teo
Teo Nie Ching said the construction of the 5G network is focused on urban areas with high economic activity.
Wed Jul 03 2024
![Tengku Zafrul: Flexible ringgit exchange rate important to support domestic economic activity Tengku Zafrul: Flexible ringgit exchange rate important to support domestic economic activity](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-01/51642770545_tengkuzafrul.jpg)
Tengku Zafrul: Flexible ringgit exchange rate important to support domestic economic activity
Tengku Zafrul said the government would continue to manage domestic and external development risks.
Wed Sep 21 2022
![BMTKM programme gives flexibility to KIR to choose economic activity BMTKM programme gives flexibility to KIR to choose economic activity](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-06/81656075379_MenteriDiJabatanP.jpg)
BMTKM programme gives flexibility to KIR to choose economic activity
The BMTKM programme is giving flexibility to the heads of households (KIR) involved to choose the economic activity they want to help improve their income.
Fri Jun 24 2022
![The first International Investment Forum kicks off in Tashkent The first International Investment Forum kicks off in Tashkent](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-03/71648200833_UZBEKISTAN.jpg)
The first International Investment Forum kicks off in Tashkent
The main attention will be paid to restoring and stimulating the accelerated development of economic activity in the post-COVID period.
Fri Mar 25 2022
![Malaysia's economy improves following govt's recovery measures - Muhyiddin Malaysia's economy improves following govt's recovery measures - Muhyiddin](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-05/51621781590_MuhyiddinYassin.jpg)
Malaysia's economy improves following govt's recovery measures - Muhyiddin
Muhyiddin expects the country's economic situation to improve this year, in line with the government action and the recovery of economic activity and world trade despite the COVID-19 pandemic.
Sun May 23 2021
![Difficult to eradicate black economic activity, operators accepted by community - Tun Hanif Difficult to eradicate black economic activity, operators accepted by community - Tun Hanif](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-12/61609233102_TunMohammedHanifOm.jpg)
Difficult to eradicate black economic activity, operators accepted by community - Tun Hanif
The former Inspector General of Police (IGP) also revealed the 'underground' movement which has been daring enough to offer millions of ringgit to the future IGP.
Sat Feb 13 2021
![BNM expects business conditions to improve in 2H2020 BNM expects business conditions to improve in 2H2020](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-07/81594219016_bajet.jpg)
BNM expects business conditions to improve in 2H2020
Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) expects business conditions to improve in the second half of the year (2H2020), in line with the gradual improvement in economic activity.
Wed Oct 14 2020
![COVID-19 pandemic wipes out six million jobs in Peru COVID-19 pandemic wipes out six million jobs in Peru](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-09/41601011704_Peru.jpg)
COVID-19 pandemic wipes out six million jobs in Peru
A total of 6,720,000 Peruvians lost their jobs as the pandemic idled economic activity.
Fri Sep 25 2020
![Thai economy improved in June after lockdown easing - BoT Thai economy improved in June after lockdown easing - BoT](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2020-08/81596250421_WatAruntemple.jpg)
Thai economy improved in June after lockdown easing - BoT
The value of merchandise exports dropped 24.6 per cent from the same period last year, slightly higher than the previous month.
Sat Aug 01 2020
![China's Wuhan declares red alert as floods disrupt supply chains China's Wuhan declares red alert as floods disrupt supply chains](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2020-07/51594969502_flood.jpg)
China's Wuhan declares red alert as floods disrupt supply chains
Economic activity in parts of China, especially construction and steel and cement demand, continues to be hurt by the flooding.
Fri Jul 17 2020
![Stimulating the economy is as challenging as containing COVID-19 - Muhyiddin Stimulating the economy is as challenging as containing COVID-19 - Muhyiddin](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2020-06/61593260229_MuhyiddinYassin.jpg)
Stimulating the economy is as challenging as containing COVID-19 - Muhyiddin
Although economic activity had resumed, it had not reached the level targeted by the government and there were many problems faced, including by businesses.
Sat Jun 27 2020
![Mexico prepares to resume economic activity as coronavirus cases continue to rise Mexico prepares to resume economic activity as coronavirus cases continue to rise](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2020-05/71589768285_policeofficer.jpg)
Mexico prepares to resume economic activity as coronavirus cases continue to rise
Mexico announced last week a plan to gradually resume economic activity that has been halted by the coronavirus, starting on June 1.
Mon May 18 2020
![BNM maintains OPR at 3.0 pct BNM maintains OPR at 3.0 pct](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2016-09/41473234024_BANKNEGARA.jpg)
BNM maintains OPR at 3.0 pct
The central bank says economic activity in advanced and emerging economies continued to improve with global trade showing a recovery.
Thu Mar 02 2017
![SMEs, M40, B40 expected to benefit from Budget 2017 - AmBank SMEs, M40, B40 expected to benefit from Budget 2017 - AmBank](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2016-07/61468598979_DatoSulaimanMohd.jpg)
SMEs, M40, B40 expected to benefit from Budget 2017 - AmBank
Group Chief Executive Officer Datuk Sulaiman Mohd Tahir said SMEs form the crux of the economic activity in the country.
Wed Oct 19 2016
![BNM keeps OPR unchanged at 3.25% BNM keeps OPR unchanged at 3.25%](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2015-08/41440469237_BANKNEGARA.jpg)
BNM keeps OPR unchanged at 3.25%
The central bank said the current stance of monetary policy remained accommodative and supportive of economic activity.
Fri Sep 11 2015